You don't need a new block or engine when the corner of the block breaks off, we have done quite a few v6 and a couple of V8's that were in FKS15 Hoist's. We have built the block up with weld, machined and fitted a tread insert, been ok since, though the starter set up on all these GM engines are a crap design.
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